Weekly Calls to Action (April 10th – April 14th)

1. Come to the defense of the United Nations Population Fund, a lifesaving maternal health organization Trump defunded.

Hello, my name is [NAME], I am a US citizen living in [STATE], my zip code is [ZIP]. I am calling to urge you to lend public support to the U.N. Population fund. Your choice is as simple as this: Do you stand for death in childbirth, female genital mutilation, and the uncontrolled spread of HIV, or do you stand for healthy mothers and babies and basic human rights? Show the people that you value the safety and care of hundreds of thousands of women and children over party rhetoric.; ONE preventable death or ONE mutilated girl is one too many. Make a public stand for the U.N. Population Fund because it takes more than missiles to protect women and children.

Congressman Jodey Arrington: 202-225-4005 | Fax: 202-225-9615

Source: Daily Action

2. Urge Congress to grant Asylum to Syrian Refugees

Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m from [CITY, ZIP]. I’m calling to encourage [REP/SEN NAME] to do everything in their power to support legislation and policies that increase the number of Syrian refugees who can get asylum in the United States. If our country is going to take military action against the Syrian regime, we must also offer protection to the civilians who will experience the fallout from our military interventions. Thank you for your hard work answering the phones.

Senator John Cornyn: 202-224-2934 | Fax: 202-224-5220

Senator Ted Cruz: 202-224-5922 | Fax: 202-228-0755

Congressman Jodey Arrington: 202-225-4005 | Fax: 202-225-9615

Source: 5 Calls

3. Support the Presidential Conflicts of Interest Act of 2017

Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP]. I’m calling today in support of [S 65 if Senator or HR 371 if House Rep], The Presidential Conflicts of Interest Act of 2017. Trump has failed to take the necessary steps to divest from his private business interests. The trust he has set up for his businesses allows him to withdraw money at any time for any cause, and he and his family stand to profit from the Office of the Presidency. Thank you for your hard work answering the phones.

Senator John Cornyn: 202-224-2934 | Fax: 202-224-5220

Senator Ted Cruz: 202-224-5922 | Fax: 202-228-0755

Congressman Jodey Arrington: 202-225-4005 | Fax: 202-225-9615

Source: 5 Calls

4. Prevent further military escalation in Syria.

Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP]. I’m calling to urge [REP NAME] to push for congressional approval before any further military escalation takes place in Syria, and to vote against any request to do so. We cannot stumble into another unnecessary war due to a President’s impulsive and ever-changing policy positions. Thank you for your time and attention.

Senator John Cornyn: 202-224-2934 | Fax: 202-224-5220

Senator Ted Cruz: 202-224-5922 | Fax: 202-228-0755

Congressman Jodey Arrington: 202-225-4005 | Fax: 202-225-9615

Source: 5 Calls

5. Call the Texas House Public Health Committee members in support of HB 2249

For representatives:

Hello, my name is [NAME] and I am calling [REP. NAME] to register my strong SUPPORT for HB 2249 which is set to be heard in committee Tuesday. This is an important information transparency bill about vaccine-preventable diseases and I urge [REP. NAME] to vote FOR the bill out of committee. Thank you to [REP. NAME] for their service.

Representative Stan Lambert: 512-463-0718 | Fax: 512-463-0994

For public health committee clerk:

Hello, my name is [NAME] and I am calling the public health committee to register my strong SUPPORT for HB 2249 which is set to be heard in committee Tuesday. This is an important information transparency bill about vaccine-preventable diseases. Thank you for your time.